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5524 W Crystal St, #1, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5524 W Crystal St, #1, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,308 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$300,000 (Sep 2025)
Tax Bill$3,594 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-04-125-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-04-125-018
Alternative APN
  • 16-04-125-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,308 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5524 W CRYSTAL ST, 1
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60651-1251
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionCHANNING M (COLEMANS) ADD TO (AUSTIN) SUB OF W 26.82 ACS OF SH NW SEC 04-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionCOLEMANS ADD TO AUSTIN
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract250700

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address948 N PRINCETON AVE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-1120
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Man, Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 30, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 30, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 8, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202522168
Prior Transfer DateMar 13, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000261
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 30, 2025
Property Address5524 W CRYSTAL ST # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1251
Document Number0027322168
Instrument DateAug 8, 2025
Instrument2527322168
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2025
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$300.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address948 N PRINCETON AVE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-1120

Mortgage

Document Number0027322169
DateSep 30, 2025
Instrument2527322169
Lender
NamePLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2055
Interest
Rate7.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$28,000 (+21.74%) Land $3,906 Building $24,094$280,000 (+21.74%) Land $39,060 Building $240,940
2023$3,594.00 (+3.75%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$23,000 (-) Land $3,125 Building $19,875$230,000 (-) Land $31,250 Building $198,750
2022$3,464.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$23,000 Land $3,125 Building $19,875$230,000 Land $31,250 Building $198,750

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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